山西省长治市长子县第一中学2020届高三上学期期中联考英语 试卷

英语试卷

注意事项：

1.    答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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3.    考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

考试时间120分钟，满分150分

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下 _小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1.    What is the woman doing now ?

1.     She is knocking at the door. B. She is cooking for dinner. C. She is taking a bath.

2.    When will the speakers probably leave for the airport?

1.     At 8 ：30. B. At 8 ：35.

3.    What will the man do in the afternoon?

1.     Go to the cinema. B. Repair the bicycle.

4.    Where does the conversation probably take place?

1.     At a Lost and Found. B. At a bag shop.

5.    What do we know from the conversation?

1.     The recorder is in good condition.
2.     A new button will be fixed now.
3.     The recorder is out of style.

第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题,每 小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。

6.    What is the man?

1.     He is a TV host. B. He is a fitness coach.

7.    What does the man usually do in the afternoon?

1.     Build up his body. B. Shoot some scenes.

听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。

8.    What does the woman plan to do on Saturday?

1.     Go climbing. B. Go for a picnic.

9.    What will the weather be like on Sunday?

1.     Foggy and windy. B. Sunny but windy.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.    What kind of room does the man want?

A. A suite. B. A double room.

11.    How much will the man pay for the room?

A. US$250. B. US$600.

12.    How does the man book the room?

A. On the spot. B. By phone.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.    What's the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Classmates. B. Colleagues.

14.    What is the woman doing now?

A. Steaming fish. B. Frying chicken.

15.    How does the fish the woman cooked?

A. It is too salty. B. It is so tasty.

16.    Why does the man invite the woman to cook for him?

1.     He will hold a birthday party.
2.     He wants to learn cooking too.
3.    He hopes to attend a training school. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.    What turns light back when it shines upward?

A. Dust. B. Trees.

18.    How does light affect insects at night?

1.     It blocks their view to the stars.
2.     It stops them finding their way.
3.     It leads them to be caught by bats.

19.    What helps birds find their way?

A. Bats flying in the sky. B. The position of the stars.

20.     Why does light pollution affect human health?

1.     It disturbs human's natural rhythm.
2.     It makes human suffer from cancer.
3.     It causes human lose weight quickly.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Boston is an excellent place for a family vacation. The many different fun and educational activities there are sure to interest visitors of all ages.

Explore the New England Aquarium

Located on the waterfront on the north end of the city, the New England Aquarium draws visitors from around the northeast. This aquarium gives visitors the unique opportunity to pet sharks. The aquarium is home to various sea life, including dolphins, penguins and seals. With ticket prices staring at US$24.95 for adults and US$17.95 for children over the age of three, a visit to the aquarium is an affordable addition to any Boston family vacation.

Visit Fenway

Whether or not you are a Red Sox fan, a visit to Fenway Park is an absolute must for any Boston family vacation. Baseball is the great American pastime, so if the Sox are playing while you are in town, then you and your family might want to consider getting tickets, buying some hot dogs, and watching one of the best sports displays in the world.

Play at the Boston Children's Museum

If you have young children in your family, then a Boston family vacation wouldn't be complete without an afternoon at the Boston Children's Museum. It is one of the best children's museums in the nation. It features many different-themed rooms, including bubble rooms, construction rooms, a climbing area, and play spaces for litde ones who are not yet walking.

Dine at Quincy Market

Quincy Market has long been thought of as the social center of the city of Boston. In fact, Quincy Market was the first public market in the entire of Boston. At this marketplace you can shop in more than 100 stores and find the perfect souvenirs. It is also a great place to grab a quick and cheap lunch, dinner or snack.

21.    What can you do at the New England Aquarium ?

A. Buy souvenirs. B. Play with pet sharks.

C. See Polar bears. D. Watch cartoons.

22.    Which place will you go to if you go in for sports?

A. Fenway Park. B. New England Aquarium.

C. Quincy Market. D. Boston Children's Museum.

23.    What is the text aimed at?

1.    Encouraging people to visit Boston for vacation.
2.    Comparing some famous attractions in Boston.
3.    Telling people what they can do in some places.
4.    Recommending several places for family vacation.

24.    What is probably the best tide of the text?

A. Family Vacation Activities in Boston B. How to Make a Family vacation Schedule

C. Where to Go When You are Visiting Boston D. Education Activities for Children in Boston

B

I was only 5 years old when I became an uncle. Mom and I took the train to California to help my elder sister Jean get back on her feet. I loved the litde guy from the moment I first saw him but the greatest thing to me was the elevator in Jean's apartment building.

The elevator was an antique, which is a kind way of saying the thing was a death trap. It had accordion doors that had to be closed for the elevator to run, and when it ran it shook and ratded （嘎 嘎响）until it come to a sudden stop一usually about a foot too high or too low. Mom rode the elevator once； for the rest of the week she took the stairs. I, on the other hand, saw the elevator as a great adventure.

On the second day, I played on the elevator, riding from floor to floor, pausing just long enough to stick my head out the door to inspect the fascinating sameness of each floor. Suddenly, somewhere between floors, the elevator stopped. I tried to force the outside doors open but in vain. I screamed for help but no response. I was on my knees praying when I heard a voice from above w Joey? Are you in there?” I thought God had sent one of his most glorious angels to rescue me. "Yes," I replied, my voice trembling with emotion. "Push the inside closed," the voice commanded. "Tight. ” I slammed the door shut. Suddenly the elevator jumped upward, shaking and rattling its way to the next floor, where it stopped once again. The doors parted slowly, revealing a smiling female face in a long, flowing yellow bathrobe. "Hey, you're not an angel," I said through my tears. "All of the angels were busy,” Jean said, “so God sent me."

There's a lesson in that for all of us, I think-maybe two: steer clear of tight, closed-in places. And don't expect God to send an angel when a big sister will do.

25.   Why did the author and his Mom go to California?

A. To take a train travel. B. To get new experience.

C. To ride the elevator. D. To take care of his sister.

26.   What do the underlined words ua death trap" probably mean?

A. Strange. B. Familiar. C. Dangerous. D. Particular.

27.   How did the author feel when trapped in the elevator?

A. Excited. B. Scared. C. Regretful. D. Playful.

28.   What do we know from the third paragraph?

A. The author was a naughty boy. B. God sent an angel to him.

C. The authors sister was busy. D. The elevator worked well.

c

Tourists struggle for breath as they climb for two hours to reach the top of a mountain in the Peruvian Andes. The mountain is 5 ,000 meters above sea level. The climbers are tired, but happy to see the beauty before them.

Lines of rich colors form what has become known as u Rainbow Mountain. " The colors come from many-colored rock remains millions of years old. The minerals were pushed up in the crash of Earth's tectonic （地球构造上的）plates. The world learned of the existence of this natural wonder about five years ago. Now, many people want to see it for themselves. "You see it in the pictures and you think it's Photoshopped — but it's real," said Lukas Lynen, an 18-year-old tourist from Mexico.

About 1,000 people visit Rainbow Mountain every day. The tourism has provided much-needed economic help to this area. International mining companies are also interested in the mountain. Environmentalists, however, fear the tourists could destroy the land.

Dina Farfan is a scientist who has studied threatened wildlife in the area. He points to a four- kilometer path to Rainbow Mountain. Tourists have worn down the area in the last 18 months, lessening the beauty of the mountain. Also, a wedand once popular with ducks has been made into a huge area for automobiles. The large tourism business has provided jobs and money for the Pampachiri native community. The local people suffer from high rates of alcoholism and malnutrition. A lot of villagers raise alpaca animals for wool but wool prices are falling. Many took dangerous gold mining

jobs in the Amazon. Now, they charge tourists three dollars each to enter their land. The community earns about $ 400,000 a year from the entrance fees. The money has led to a conflict over taxes with a nearby community.

Pampachiri community leader Gabino Huaman says he is not sure his group is ready for the responsibility of the business. He said it requires good care of the environment and the tourists. "We don't know one word in English,he said. "Or first aid.''

29.    Why do tourists struggle for breath to climb the mountain?

A. To pick some rocks. B. To build up their bodies.

C. To enjoy its beauty. D. To study the wildlife.

30.    What can we infer from the text?

1.    The local farmers benefit a lot from tourism.
2.    Tourism has brought more threats to the place.
3.    There are more and more conflicts among tourists.
4.    The place became well-known millions of years ago.

31.    What's the main idea of the text?

1.    Much-needed economic help is given to Peru.
2.    uRainbow Mountain'' Game into being in Peru.
3.    Tourism brings much benefit to Peru's economy.
4.    Tourists flood into Peru's，Rainbow Mountain9.

D

The language variety isn't going away anytime in the near future. Just as a calculator is a valuable tool for helping students build proficiency in mathematics, there is also the possibility for a litde gadget to support learning in the foreign language at either home or a classroom. The litde gadget is so easy to use that it's beneficial for people of all ages.

In Japan, instant translators have been used in schools for well over a decade now and thafs exacdy where the litde gadget was bom. Developed by a strong team of engineers and teachers, it was designed to perfection with common language learning problems in mind.

Memorising words is probably the most common issue. Say goodbye to the hassle of having to look up a word every time you forget it—just say it to the litde gadget and it will instantly say it back to you! Using the correct word in a wrong context or using a word in a way that makes sense can be hard when starting out. With the little gadget you can easily increase your exposure to native speakers, which is crucial if you want to be proficient. Only by interacting with native speakers non­stop you start picking up their pronunciation. However, a lot of people don't have the courage to speak to strangers as their fear of forgetting words, making awkward silences and looking stupid usually comes in the way. With the litde gadget you don5t need to look for people to be able to speak in their language. All you need is just a few finger taps. If the little gadget understands you—anyone will!

32.    What is the litde gadget?

1.    A simple app that is used to record your voice.
2.    A designer who has invented a learning device.
3.    A calculator that helps people learn mathematics.
4.    A device that supports learning foreign languages.

33.     What is the most common language learning problem?

A. Wrong pronunciation of words. B. Incorrect usage of vocabulary.

C. Failing to remember words. D. Speaking with a foreign accent

34.     What's the third paragraph mainly talking about?

A. The function of the litde gadget. B. The development of the little gadget.

C. The problems with the little gadget. D. The cost of the litde gadget.

35.     What is the author's attitude towards the litde gadget?

A. Doubtful. B. Approval. C. Critical. D. Objective.

第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。

It is easy to imagine that successful people have always had that magic touch, when everything they do turns to gold. 36 This article will tell you how they cope when things go pear shaped.

They know how to adjust their goals. Successful people are not going to give up that easily. If X went wrong, it does not affect Y, which is the feature of their success. 37 That means having an alternative plan ready so that the phoenix （凤凰）will rise from the ashes.

They learn from their failure. When and if they fail, they are able to sit down and assess calmly what went wrong. There is a lesson from every failure and they know how/where to find it, accept it, and above all apply it to future projects. 38 He was able to adapt and try again with Microsoft and we all know how successful that is.

They ask for advice. Many entrepreneurs （企业家）were only able to crawl out from the ruins of failure and start again. 39 Those who make it to the top also know how to get help from their networks and connections, when they want to start over after failure or setbacks.

40 Thomas Edison failed over 6,000 times when inventing the light bulb. The courage to go on is essential. All successful businessmen, inventors and politicians have one thing in common. They never quit.

1.     They are persistent and courageous.
2.     They are adaptable, flexible, and determined to go on.
3.     Bill Gates9 first company called Traf-O-Data was a failure.
4.     But the reality is that they too have screwed up （搞砸）and failed.
5.     But some were wise enough to seek advice from friends or mentors.
6.     Success is moving from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.
7.     The secret is to know when to let go if you have failed, sit back, slow down, and regroup.

第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节（共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项。

For many years, owing to being unusually tall and thin, yet very shy and awkward, I had poor posture. My shoulders hunched up （隆起）as if I 41 my large head down all the time. When I was in first grade, I had a judgmental gym teacher who assigned children into groups by              42

ability ； he named two fattest girls and me as basically the 43 in the class. From then on, I escaped from any gym class for decades and 44 all sports.

Despite a brief 45 at joining a basketball team in my college, I still tried to avoid anything athletic. 46              , I also batded social anxiety, and the 47 of my lack of physical and social confidence made me accustomed to 48 and withdrawal from others.

Shortly after starting psychotherapy理疗法）during my training as a physician, my therapist heard about my 49 and avoidance of any physical activity. She gendy 50 me to start going to the gym in my Manhattan apartment building. I took to yoga almost 51 , despite knowing I was the least 52 person on earth. I liked the instructor , s gentle tone and slow pace. I would always feel 53 at how sweaty and sore I would get afterwards because yoga felt so quiet and gende otherwise. The class taught me on some level to 54 frustration and discomfort and quiedy head for 55 I was never able to touch my toes before but gradually I got closer and closer. I felt my neck and head 56 more and more towards the ceiling ； I felt 57 standing tall with my heart opened up. I could tell that 1 was less afraid of the world. I was 58 an introvert （内向的人）, but I didn，t have to assume that everyone saw my anxiety and shame at first glance.

All kinds of studies have noted the importance of posture in 59 one，s relationship to people and the world. The body and mind are often linked, and working on your posture may be an opening

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A new sporting activity—plogging—has seen its 61 （ popular） around the world as of late,

and netizens see it as “ the coolest way to stay fit. " The activity 62 （ start） by Erik Ahlstrom,

who had just moved to Stockholm at the time and quickly 63 （ realize） that a lot of rubbish was

laying around the airport. He began by asking his own friends 64 （join） him on a jog to do some

good, which quickly became a habit. They received tons of ' likes' from netizens around the world after posting their photos on social media. The photos eventually attracted more and more people to come to join their social 65              （ activity ）.

Plogging is a zero-cost sport and comes with many benefits, two of 66 are to help keep you and our planet in the 67 （ good） conditions possible. According to Lifesum, half an hour plogging bums 288 calories,              68              （ rough） the same amount calories burnt by only jogging for the same

amount of time. Keep America Beautiful, 69 non-profit organization, has teamed up with Lifesum

to help encourage ploggers to keep up the good work. Anyone can do it. Just remember 70 you need is to bring your own trash bags.

第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1 .每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.       只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

In ancient times, a king had his men place a stone on a road. He then hides in the bushes, watching if anyone would move the stone away. Many people blamed the King for not keep the roads clear, but neither of them did anything about it. One day, the peasant came along carrying vegetables. Upon approaching near the stone, the peasant laid down his burden and tried hardly to push the stone. Before the peasant pushed the stone away, he noticed a purse lying in the road which the stone had been. The purse contained many gold coin and a note from the King explaining that the gold was given the person who removed the stone from the road.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是李华。你和同学约定好这周末去国家大剧院（National Grand Theater of China） n）T 音乐会，请你给外教Stephen写封邮件邀请他一起去听。内容如下：

1 .音乐会时间；

2.    集合时间和地点；
3.    所需携带的东西（如:相机等…）。

注意：

1.    词数100左右；
2.    可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。